When patients do have muscle pain: Actual muscle damage occurs in only 1 in 10,000 patients
That’s because statins lower the risk of serious diseases like heart attacks and stroke
Brand name: Lipitor
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Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
High levels of LDL can lead to fatty deposits (plaque) in artery walls Statins and niacin
These common side effects of atorvastatin happen in more than 1 in 100 people
Statins are a group of medications that can help lower blood cholesterol levels
Take it on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a Statins: Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (Simvastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin) Decrease LDL cholesterol levels, reduce total cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, and may slightly raise HDL levels
The risk may be higher if you take other cholesterol-lowering medications along with statins
Applies to: Lipitor (atorvastatin) and TriCor (fenofibrate) Using fenofibrate together with atorvastatin can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis that involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue
Most people taking statins don’t experience any side effects